Sparky, a 10-year-old Pomeranian, needs a hero. He is looking for a new home and owner who will take care of him the way he should have been. The sweet dog was found wandering, limping and with severely matted fur — some even stuck in his teeth. He has been cleaned up and his wounds treated, and now needs a new forever home. For those interested in Sparky, visit Contra Costa Animal Services at www.ccasd.org. On Facebook at www.facebook.com/ccasd.

GOLDEN RESCUE

Bear, above, and Riley are looking for their “forever” home and must be placed together. They were adopted about 10 years ago and have been loved and well cared for. Unfortunately, their owner recently lost his home, and he is no longer able to keep them, and wants them to be placed with a loving family. Bear and Riley are well behaved, good indoors, good with other dogs and love to be around their human family members, young and old. For those interested, contact Beth at beth@bethlewis.com.

Otto Warmbier was arrested in January 2016 at the end of a brief tourist visit to North Korea. He had been medically evacuated and was being treated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center when he died at age 22.